Regina Mills

Regina Mills, also known as the Evil Queen, is a central character in the television series Once Upon a Time. She is portrayed by Lana Parrilla and is easily recognizable with her black hair and commanding presence, often clad in a black leather jacket. Regina possesses a complex personality, blending ruthlessness with vulnerability. She is manipulative, resourceful, and at times fearsome due to her magical abilities, particularly in the realms of darkness and shadow. Despite her villainous reputation, her journey is one of redemption, evolving from her darker origins. Regina has a fraught relationship with her mother Cora and son Henry, along with a complicated past with Snow White. She is often at odds with other storybook characters turned Storybrooke residents, including Emma Swan and her father, Charming.